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Moo Do Chul Hahk
(Paperback)
Hyun Chul Hwang; Translated by Hyun Chul Hwang; Hwang Kee
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R2,166
Discovery Miles 21 660
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Joe Gans captured the world lightweight title in 1902, becoming the
first black American world title holder in any sport. Gans was a
master strategist and tactician, and one the earliest practitioners
of "scientific" boxing. As a black champion reigning during the Jim
Crow era, he endured physical assaults, a stolen title, bankruptcy,
and numerous attempts to destroy his reputation. Four short years
after successfully defending his title in the 42-round "Greatest
Fight of the Century," Joe Gans was dead of tuberculosis. This
biography features original round-by-round ringside telegraph
reports of his most famous and controversial fights, a complete
fight history, photographs, early newspaper cartoons depicting
boxers, and discussion of contemporary cultural representations of
and tributes to the man considered to be among the finest boxers in
history.
Xingyiquan (Hsing I Chuan) is one of the best known Chinese
internal martial arts. Xingyi means "Shape Mind", and Quan means
"Fist" or "Style". The name derives from the style's imitation of
the movements and inner characteristics of twelve animals. The
style was created by Marshal Yeuh Fei, a famous general of the
Chinese Song Dynasty. The practice of Xingyiquan, like Taijiquan,
improves Qi circulation in the body and maintains health. In
addition, the training builds up an abundant level of internal Qi
so that both the physical body and the mental body can be
strengthened. This book presents traditional Xingyiquan training,
including two sequences with many of their martial applications,
and the famous fighting set "An Shen Pao". The most unique part of
this book is the discussion of Xingyiquan theories and principles,
drawn from many of the ancient poems and songs. Understanding these
will greatly speed your training. *Deepen your Understanding for
Great Xingyi.*Inspiration and Advice for a Lifetime of
Practice.*For All Levels of Experience.
In order to master Taijiquan you must begin with the most
fundamental steps, and systematically work up to the advanced
levels, slowly building up your knowledge and technique as you go.
This book explains the five levels of Taijiquan from complete
beginner to highest level practitioner. Presenting a word for word
translation, with commentary, of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang's
original Chinese text, Master Jan Silberstorff provides detailed
guidance through each of the five levels. Readers will learn how to
assess their current Taiijiquan ability and identify exactly what
is needed to reach the next level and ultimately the highest goal -
the perfection of Taiji, or reaching a complete state of being.
This is an accessible and motivational book for all Taijiquan
students and practitioners, as well as anyone wishing to gain a
deeper understanding of the ancient art of Taijiquan.
Practising Taiji and Qigong is the perfect antidote to the stresses
of modern life and a great way to stay healthy. Now caring
professionals can help those with limited mobility to experience
the benefits of Taiji and Qigong with this easy-to-follow guide.
Covering everything caregivers need to know about Taiji and Qigong,
this illustrated guide provides an explanatory introduction to
these forms of exercises and shows how to build up a program from
easy steps to more challenging ones. There are exercises to
stimulate every part of the body, with variations to suit the
patient's needs and preferences. All the movements are adapted from
the same ancient principles guiding classic Taiji and Qigong and
will help strengthen the body as well as provide contemplative
relaxation. This book will show occupational therapists, physical
therapists, nurses, activity directors, mental health
practitioners, martial arts instructors, and anyone else working
with people with physical disabilities and the elderly exactly how
these simple techniques can make big improvements to a person's
physical and mental wellbeing.
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